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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2 Seater

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V12

Displacement

5.5L/333

5.5L/336

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

382 @ 6000

510 @ 5000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

391 @ 2800-4800

612 @ 1800-3500

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.65

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

4220 lbs

4455 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

4-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Power

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

13.0 x -TBD- in

14.2 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.8 x -TBD- in

13.0 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18 x 8.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

18 x 9.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/40R18

Rear Tire Size

P285/35R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

21 MPG

18 MPG

Cruising Range - City

295.40 mi

232.10 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

14 MPG

11 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

443.10 mi

379.80 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

21.1 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack-&-pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

36.2 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

57.8 ft³

Front Head Room

37.7 in

Front Leg Room

42.9 in

Front Shoulder Room

54.0 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

Second Leg Room

Second Shoulder Room

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

100.8 in

Length, Overall

178.5 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

80.0 in

Height, Overall

51.0 in

Track Width, Front

61.4 in

Track Width, Rear

60.5 in

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

10.2 (7.2 w/top down) ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

5.5L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine.

7-speed electronically controlled driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/ Touch Shift.

Electronic stability program (ESP).

Rear wheel drive.

Independent 4-link front suspension.

Independent multi-link rear suspension.

Active Body Control (ABC)-inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/gas-pressurized shock absorber at each wheel, automatic all-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering.

P255/40R18 front high performance tires.

P285/35R18 rear high performance tires.

Compact spare tire.

18" x 8.5" front 5-dual-spoke aluminum wheels.

18" x 9.5" rear 5-dual-spoke aluminum wheels.

Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr 4-piston perforated & internally vented front & 1-piston solid rear disc brakes.

Electro-hydraulic braking system w/automatic brake drying & predictive brake priming.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system.

Dual chrome exhaust tips

5.5L SOHC bi-turbocharged 36-valve V12 engine.

5-speed electronically controlled driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/ Touch Shift.

Electronic stability program (ESP).

Rear wheel drive.

Independent 4-link front suspension.

Independent multi-link rear suspension.

Active Body Control (ABC)-inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/gas-pressurized shock absorber at each wheel, automatic all-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering.

P255/40R18 front high performance tires.

P285/35R18 rear high performance tires.

Compact spare tire.

18" x 8.5" front 5-spoke aluminum wheels.

18" x 9.5" rear 5-spoke aluminum wheels.

Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr 6-piston perforated & internally vented front & 4-piston internally vented rear disc brakes.

Electro-hydraulic braking system w/automatic brake drying & predictive brake priming.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system.

Dual chrome exhaust tips

EXTERIOR

Electro-hydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop w/easy-pack system.

Xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, heated headlamp washers, selectable light-sensing auto-on headlamps.

Halogen front foglamps.

Single rear red foglamp.

Dual-intensity LED brakelamps & taillamps.

Programmable daytime running lamps.

Pwr heated mirrors w/memory, auto-dimming driver mirror.

Rain-sensing wipers w/heated washer nozzles

Electro-hydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop w/easy-pack system.

Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, heated headlamp washers, selectable light-sensing auto-on headlamps.

Halogen corner-illuminating front foglamps.

Single rear red foglamp.

Dual-intensity LED brakelamps & taillamps.

Programmable daytime running lamps.

Pwr heated mirrors w/memory, auto-dimming driver mirror.

Rain-sensing wipers w/heated washer nozzles

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

12-way pwr front seats-inc: 3-position memory, pneumatic lumbar support, easy- access courtesy feature, automatic height-adjusting front head restraints.

Heated front seats.

Premium leather upholstery.

Aluminum door sills.

Leather-trimmed pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: memory, audio & multi-function display controls, programmable easy-exit feature.

Electronic analog tachometer & gauges for fuel level & coolant temp.

COMAND cockpit management & data system.

Dual multi-function displays in speedometer & tachometer faces-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, cruise control, touch shift gear & shift mode selection, audio status, navigation route guidance.

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders, brake-pad wear.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down front & 1-touch express down rear windows.

SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking.

SmartKey infrared remote-inc: trunk open, windows open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock all, hard top raise/lower doors or drivers.

Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification.

DVD navigation system.

Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener.

Hands-free communication system.

Cruise control.

AM/FM stereo w/rear cabin mounted 6-disc CD changer.

Bose Cabin Surround multi-channel digital surround sound system.

Sirius satellite radio w/6-month subscription.

Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: electrostatic dust, pollen & active charcoal filters, smog, sun, humidity & dew point sensors, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, seat belt usage sensors.

Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time & driving speed & exterior temp.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Night security illumination.

Locator lighting.

Leather-trimmed shift knob.

Attachable fine-mesh wind deflector.

Removable trunk separator.

Shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps, locking dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf

12-way pwr front seats-inc: 3-position memory, pneumatic lumbar support, easy- access courtesy feature, automatic height-adjusting front head restraints.

Dynamic multi-contour front seats w/pneumatically adjustable side, shoulder, & triple lumbar supports, massage feature.

Active ventilated seats w/heat feature.

Exclusive leather seats.

Aluminum door sills.

Wood & leather pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: memory, audio & multi-functional display controls, programmable easy-exit feature.

Electronic analog tachometer & gauges for fuel level & coolant temp.

COMAND cockpit management & data system.

Dual multi-function displays in speedometer & tachometer faces-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, cruise control, touch shift gear & shift mode selection, audio status, navigation route guidance.

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders, brake-pad wear.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down front & 1-touch express down rear windows.

SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking.

SmartKey infrared remote-inc: trunk open, windows open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock, hard top raise/lower, active ventilated seats on.

Keyless Go.

Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification.

DVD navigation system.

Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener.

Hands-free communication system.

Cruise control.

AM/FM stereo w/rear cabin mounted 6-disc CD changer.

Bose Cabin Surround multi-channel digital surround sound system.

Sirius satellite radio w/6-month subscription.

Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: electrostatic dust, pollen & active charcoal filters, smog, sun, humidity & dew point sensors, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, seat belt usage sensors.

Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time & driving speed & exterior temp.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Alcantara-covered ceiling & sunvisors.

Night security illumination.

Locator lighting.

Wood & leather shift knob.

Pwr trunk closer.

Attachable fine-mesh wind deflector.

Removable trunk separator.

Shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps, locking dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf

SAFETY

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system.

Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/occupant classification system, adaptive for passenger.

Door-mounted side-impact head & thorax airbags.

Drivers knee airbag.

3-point seat belts-inc: emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter, shoulder belt automatic height-adjusters.

Illuminated emergency interior trunk release.

Pop-up roll bar.

Electronic stability program (ESP).

Programmable daytime running lamps

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
4.

Corrosion Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V303000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 03, 2008.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
404.

Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE..

Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372..

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2008 070001. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.